The McMaster Humanities Mentorship Program is a unique opportunity for upper-year students to make a positive impact on the experience of fellow students. The program helps participants develop the invaluable leadership skills sought by employers.
The program is designed to immerse senior students in a structured mentorship relationship with other students who are new to McMaster University, working with international students whose first language is not English.
Mentors also engage in an in-class component where they study the foundations of leadership and cultivate an interest in the mentoring process. A few of the topics discussed in class are:
Students examine a number of leadership principles and techniques designed to foster greater self-awareness and a better understanding of others, and apply their learning to their mentorship role.
At the Faculty of Humanities at McMaster, we are proud to have Leadership as a cornerstone of our curriculum. We firmly believe that studying the Humanities helps students develop invaluable and transferable leadership skills that are essential in today’s workforce and increasingly complex social world.
Whether you are a student in one of our Humanities programs, or studying in another discipline such as the Sciences, Engineering or Business, there are a range of leadership courses and co-curricular activities we invite you to participate in. Come join our community of students, faculty and partners as we work to better understand ourselves, and how we can make our mark in the world around us.
Objectives of this program will be attained through an understanding of the five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, as identified in the The Student Leadership Challenge (Kouzes & Posner, 2014). The five practices are:
Model the Way
Inspire a Shared Vision
Challenge the Process
Enable Others to Act
Encourage the Heart
Mentors should have a positive attitude and be students in good academic standing. The key characteristics of successful leaders and mentors are:
The program is intended for upper-year students (any program) who wish to …
The application process for becoming a mentor is easy. Fill out the online application form, click submit, and you’re done! Your application will be reviewed and you will be contacted as soon as a decision has been made.
This department treats students as individuals and offers a learning environment that is both nurturing and challenging.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the leadership / mentorship program, or the application process, please contact us at leader@mcmaster.ca.